I started Christmas shopping early last year since I did not want to shop when I was so pregnant. This year I decided to make early shopping a tradition. I make Thanksgiving the shopping deadline so I do not have to stress out during the Christmas rush, fighting crowds, with 3 kids in tow. Christmas shopping with our 3 kids in tow I found to be a little challenging, so I originally decided to shop at night if I could. I shopped a lot online (which is great because it is easier to shop around to find the best prices), and then I did what I could during nap times on weekends and at night (Chris and I even went out together one night while Grandma Kathy watched the kids!). This week, I had to take the kids with me to finish up. They were actually really good for the most part. Alivia helped pick out gifts for Grandma Bet, Grandma Kathy, and for Aunt Marsha. Asher kept getting out of the stroller somehow and ending up in the cargo area. This happened twice while I was paying. Oops! He was sneaking out of the straps that had been loosened when he had his puffy winter coat on. I even found some great deals for myself (& tried on clothes with all 3 kiddos! I got a $150 little black dress for $34!) I came home talking 100 miles per hour to Chris because I was so excited...I was almost done! Today we all went out to get the last minute things for Addison and finished up.
So, we survived Christmas shopping with our 3 kids without a bump or a bruise. And, we are finished by November 15! Now...for the wrapping and putting together of things preferably before Christmas Eve...
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